Starter Soil
Air Flow/ Perlite
Drainage/ Vermiculite
Drainage/ Vermiculite
Improves airflow in the soil, which helps prevent roots from suffocating. Good air circulation keeps the soil from getting too compacted, allowing roots to grow strong and healthy.
Drainage/ Vermiculite
Drainage/ Vermiculite
Drainage/ Vermiculite
Holds moisture and nutrients like a sponge, releasing them slowly to the plants. This helps keep the soil moist but not soggy, which is perfect for new seeds that need consistent moisture to germinate.
Nutrients / Peat Moss
Drainage/ Vermiculite
Nutrients / Peat Moss
Adds organic matter to the mix, which improves soil structure and provides a slightly acidic environment that many seeds love. It also helps retain moisture while supplying some nutrients to the seedlings.
Build your home gardening kit
Step 1
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Mix together Peat moss (1/2) Perlite (1/4) Vermiculite (1/4)
Do not be afraid to get your hands dirty, although you want to wear a face mask and not be in a confined space for it will get dusty and that's never ok to excessively breathe in.
Step 2
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Separate starter soil into each cell.
This will be the seed's home for the next x amount of weeks (depending on your seed) make sure to share the love when measuring.
Step 3
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Step 3
Create holes to drop your seed in.
Try not to dig all the way down leave about a quarter of soil at the bottom in respect to cell size.
Step 4
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Choose your fighter!
Grab your seeds and place each seed in its cell.
Step 5
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H20, Add water.
Be sure to read the back of your seed packets, there you will find instructions on how to care for your seed. Water, light, temperature etc.
Step 6
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Label and date.
As a Chef and scientist, label and date all if not everything.